Museum Rietberg Tours

Museum Rietberg exhibits works from Africa, Asia and ancient America. It is the only non-European art gallery in Switzerland. Originating from the private collection of Baron Eduard von der Heydt, the museum was extended in 2007 to nearly double its exhibition space.

It is situated across several villas in a lovely, leafy park. Villa Wesendonck is a neo-renaissance mansion where composer Richard Wagner once stayed. It houses the main collection of the Rietberg, wooden, bronze and ceramic objects from Africa, India, China, Japan and south-east Asia. Park-Villa Rieter focuses on Asian art with prints and paintings from India, China and Japan.

Practical Info

Tram 7 takes you from the center of town to the Rietberg Museum. It is only four stops from Paradeplatz on Bahnhofstrasse (direction Wollishofen). Get off at stop Museum Rietberg.

Escape the bustling city center and explore Zurich’s Rietberg Museum, gaining access to the main collection as well as the special exhibitions, where art from non-European cultures offers insight into human experiences across the globe. Admire the building’s architecture and stroll in the nearby Rieterpark for a thoroughly relaxing day away from the lively District 1, suitable for all the family.

Escape the bustling city center and explore Zurich’s Rietberg Museum, gaining access to the main collection as well as the special exhibitions, where art from non-European cultures offers insight into human experiences across the globe. Admire the building’s architecture and stroll in the nearby Rieterpark for a thoroughly relaxing day away from the lively District 1, suitable for all the family.